The early home of Fred Walsen in block 32 north end, Walsenburg, Colorado

The early home of Fred Walsen in block 32 north end, Walsenburg, Colorado

Creator

Warnky, F. C.

Summary

Fred Walsen, his wife Millie (Sporleder) and children pose in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, by a brick house house with a bay window and picket fence. Walsen opened the first coal mine in Huerfano County; the town was named after him and he was the first mayor.

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Yes (digital reproduction)

Related Material

Image File: ZZR710013996

Notes

Photoprint is soiled.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint, with: "about 1876."; R7100139965

Filename

10013996.tif

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